Dallas County Heritage Society

Organization Overview

Dallas County Heritage Society is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Dallas County Heritage Society employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas County Heritage Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2023, Dallas County Heritage Society generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DALLAS COUNTY HERITAGE SOCIETY MANAGES OLD CITY PARK. THE MISSION OF DALLAS COUNTY HERITAGE SOCIETY/OLD CITY PARK IS TO PROVIDE A RECREATIONAL SPACE WHERE VISITORS CAN CONNECT WITH THE PAST, INSPIRE THE FUTURE, AND CELEBRATE DALLAS'S RICH DIVERSITY IN DALLAS'S FIRST AND OLDEST PUBLIC PARK.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THROUGH ITS OPERATIONS AT OLD CITY PARK IN DALLAS, THE SOCIETY PRESERVES REPRESENTATIVE STRUCTURES, ARTIFACTS, AND OTHER HISTORICAL MATERIAL RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF DALLAS AND NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THE SOCIETY INTERPRETS THESE HISTORICAL MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC. THROUGH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING, THE SOCIETY UTILIZES ITS PARK LAND AS A GATHERING PLACE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THE PARK SERVES APPROXIMATELY 50,000 VISITORS PER YEAR. A MUSEUM GIFT SHOP FEATURES ITEMS RELATED TO THE PARK AND HISTORY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Preston Cooley Thru 6223
Executive Dir.
$80,770
Sarah Crain
COO
$70,770
Michael Meadows
Interim CEO
$73,000
Terri Brown
Trustee
$0
Michael Cheever
Trustee
$0
Victoria Clow
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$31,099
Fundraising events$70,229
Related organizations$0
Government grants $412,872
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$418,605
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$932,805
Total Program Service Revenue$75,154
Investment income $97,615
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,316
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$33,999
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $15,158
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,095,066

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